{"product_id":"portulacaria-afra-hanging-elephant-bush","title":"Hanging Elephant Bush - Portulacaria afra","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 What is the Hanging Elephant Bush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePortulacaria afra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Bush, Spekboom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many-branched succulent shrub with fleshy stems and glossy green leaves, sometimes edged in red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star-shaped, white to pale pink blooms in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing, making it ideal for hanging baskets or decorative pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to South Africa and Namibia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛒 Springgarden Online Delivery in Dubai \u0026amp; UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed on Springgarden’s online store under succulents and hanging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003eAED 16\u003c\/strong\u003e for the hanging variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships across Dubai and the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free returns within 7 days on eligible orders (sale items excluded).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase options:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-time or recurring purchase (subscription-style ordering).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Why Choose Elephant Bush in UAE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires minimal watering, perfect for busy lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in UAE’s hot, dry conditions thanks to high drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEco-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for absorbing carbon dioxide efficiently, making it a sustainable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 Key Considerations Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can grow up to 2m tall and spread 1m or more if not pruned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers bright light or partial sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greensouq offers it in hanging pots, enhancing its trailing look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid overwatering; let soil dry between watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Risks \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverwatering risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulents like Elephant Bush can rot if watered too often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize management:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can grow large if not trimmed, so regular pruning is advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always check pot size and variety before ordering to ensure it fits your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePortulacaria Afra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortulacaria afra known as Elephant Bush, many-branched, succulent shrub with a thick, fleshy stem and elliptic, glossy, mid-green leaves, sometimes red-margined, 2-4cm long. Bears star-shaped, white to pale pink flowers, to 8mm across, in autumn. Height 2m or more, Spread 1m or more. Native of South Africa. It is easily grown as a seasonal accent plant or low maintenance houseplant in our part of the world. Also sometimes called elephant food or elephant plant; dwarf jade, miniature jade or small leaf jade (but not related to jade plant,\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e); porkbush; or spekboom (in Afrikaans) or other common names in Africa, it is found on rocky outcrops and slopes from the Little Karoo in the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape northwards into KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, Mpumalanga and the Limpopo Province and further north into Mozambique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_256\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy plant in its pot with premium soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the tips and tricks for expert-level care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe arrival guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springgarden","offers":[{"title":"Single pot","offer_id":48762720289010,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 5","offer_id":48762720321778,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 10","offer_id":48762720354546,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6589\/3362\/files\/portulacaria-afra-hanging-elephant-bush-9754249.jpg?v=1771395807","url":"https:\/\/www.springgarden.ae\/products\/portulacaria-afra-hanging-elephant-bush","provider":"SpringGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}